1 Chronicles 14:15-17 WEB

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - 1 Chronicles 14:8-17

Defeat of the Philistines v. 8. And when the Philistines heard that David was anointed king over all Israel, in the eighth year of his rule, all the Philistines went up to seek David, to attack and overthrow him and to subdue the country. And David heard of it and went out against them, he prepared to meet the invaders with an armed force. v. 9. And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the Valley of Rephaim, favorably situated some distance west of Jerusalem and permitting the... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - 1 Chronicles 14:1-17

ζ. David’s House-Building, Family, and Victories over the Philistines: 1 Chronicles 14:01 Chronicles 14:1 And Hiram1 king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar-wood, and masons, and carpenters, to build him a house. 2And David perceived that the Lord had confirmed him king over Israel; for his kingdom was lift up on high, because of his people Israel.3And David took more wives in Jerusalem; and David begat more sons 4and daughters. And these are the names of those born to him in... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - 1 Chronicles 14:1-17

In this chapter a most interesting reference is made to the long commercial friendship with Hiram which commenced with David and was continued into the reign of Solomon. Here again the chronicler is silent concerning the sin of David. It is stated boldly that he took more wives at Jerusalem, and a list of his sons is given. Among these are the sons of Bathsheba. Two victories over the Philistines are described. In each case David took counsel of God whether he should go up to battle against... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Chronicles 14:1-17

1 Chronicles 14:1-Esther : . David’ s Victory over the Philistines.— See notes on 2 Samuel 5:11-Lamentations :. 1 Chronicles 14:17 . An addition by the Chronicler. read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 1 Chronicles 14:17

Into all lands, i.e. into all the neighbouring countries. read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 1 Chronicles 14:1-17

CRITICAL NOTES.] This chapter runs parallel with 2 Samuel 5:11-25, and presents a general verbal identity, which is insufficiently represented by the Authorised Version. The only important variations from 2 Samuel 5:0 are in 1 Chronicles 14:4-7; 1 Chronicles 14:12, in the former of which passages the sons of David are given somewhat differently, while in the latter the fact is added that the idols taken from the Philistines were burned [Speak. Com.].1 Chronicles 14:1-2.—David’s house. H.... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - 1 Chronicles 14:1-17

Chapter 14Now Hiram the king of Tyre sent David down cedars, and workmen [and so forth], to build a palace for David. And while David was in Jerusalem he took more wives: and he had more sons and daughters ( 1 Chronicles 14:1 , 1 Chronicles 14:3 ).And their names are listed there in chapter fourteen.And the Philistines came [against David], spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim. And David inquired of God, saying, Shall I go up against the Philistines? will You deliver them into my hand?... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - 1 Chronicles 14:1-17

1 Chronicles 14:3-7 . David begat more sons and daughters. This list is imperfect, or the sacred writer mentions only the more distinguished ones, or such as were then living. 1 Chronicles 14:15 . A sound of going in the tops of the mulberry-trees. See the note on 2 Samuel 5:24. REFLECTIONS. The congratulations of Hiram, the consequent treaty for the supply of timber and artificers, contracted with that prince, and the two signal victories over the Philistines, as has already been... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 1 Chronicles 14:14-17

1 Chronicles 14:14-17And it shall be, when thou shalt hear a sound of going in the tops of the mulberry trees.The sound in the mulberry treesWhat this “sound of going” was exactly we cannot tell. It probably resembled the march of an army in the air. A host of unseen angels may have moved above the mulberry groves, striking terror into the hearts of the barbarians and sending them into precipitate retreat. As they retreated, they fell into the hands of the Israelites (who had swung around to... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 1 Chronicles 14:15

1Ch 14:15 And it shall be, when thou shalt hear a sound of going in the tops of the mulberry trees, [that] then thou shalt go out to battle: for God is gone forth before thee to smite the host of the Philistines. Ver. 15. For God. ] That is, The angel of God, saith the Chaldee. read more